Flight was once thought to be impossible, but it’s now so commonplace that the biggest factors stopping humans from soaring through the sky are either economic or motivated by a fear of flying. While flying in a plane is safer on average than driving a car, the irrational fear of flying holds a lot of people back in terms of their travel options. However, airlines aren’t blind to these problems, and they’ve taken many steps to help passengers feel at ease thousands of feet in the air. Here’s ...
The airline industry is extremely competitive. The intensity of competition is likely to increase in the coming year as airlines confront the impact of travel fears and restrictions from the COVID-19 pandemic. To stand out, airlines must focus on achieving great customer satisfaction and loyalty from passengers. Here are several things airlines should be doing to promote a happy and loyal customer base. Tailor the Experience Every customer is unique. Airlines that understand ...
Taking a trip on an airplane can be extremely stressful for a number of reasons. Many people get motion sickness, dry skin irritation, fear of flying and more just from taking a short commuter trip. These issues can be exacerbated the longer your flight is. This is not to say you should avoid airplanes. They are an extremely efficient and amazing form of transportation. Getting from point A in your home city to point B halfway across the world is much faster when you are flying than if you had to ...
Airline pilots seem to have it all—a glamorous lifestyle, everyone's respect and the ability to fly all over the world. However, the reality is that this profession is stressful, demanding and is often characterized by certain health issues. Pilots spend almost the entirety of a flight in a small cockpit sitting for hours at a time. Coupled with long and sometimes scattered shifts, they need the means to stay physically and mentally content. Here are six ways airline pilots can maintain a healthy ...
Traveling is a great way to spend time as a family. It's a chance to build great memories and to learn from new adventures. A trip can help enhance your child's knowledge of the world as he or she learns of different cultures, historical perspectives, and geographic diversity. With all the good things associated with travel, perhaps one of the toughest aspects is the flight from point A to point B. If you're concerned that your child may find the time on the flight challenging, you are not ...